Attempt to Hold Meet Turns Into Gary Street Battle
In Gary Indiana on May 5 a large crowd of anarchists armed with red ties gathered for a parade and convention. Riots broke out as police soldiers and citizens clashed with the demonstrators, resulting in 40 arrests and no reported injuries among officers. The event ended with the crowd dispersed and the dance still planned for the evening.
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Fourteenth Street
George Rapish
Victory
Woodrow Wilson
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Anarchists Rounded Up After Hall Meeting
Police sealed exits and immobilized the crowd as silent arrests followed a sprawling hall gathering. Officers loaded about a score of anarchists into wagons for jail while speakers and the audience, many in red insignia, dispersed after a tense standoff.
Wilson to return by June 1 and call Congress in session
White House officials say President Wilson plans to be back in Washington by June 1 barring unforeseen developments and to convene the new Congress in extraordinary session around that date. If all goes as hoped he will issue the call from Paris and then travel to Washington for a joint session with lawmakers, subject to events in Paris.
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White House
America
Congress
Paris
United States
Victory loan subscriptions top fifteen hundred million
Washington on May 5 reported subscriptions to the Victory loan surpassing $1.5 billion. Twelve federal reserve districts showed only slight acceleration, prompting renewed treasury appeals for house-to-house canvassing in the final week to hit the ambitious goal, with about $500 million required daily to close the gap.
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Italy Returns to Peace Conference Amid Boosted Guarantees
Paris May 5 The council of three invited Italy to resume her place at the peace conference and It is believed she will accept restoring relations before the German treaty is delivered. The big three prepared the treaty, with President Wilson expecting it ready for German delegates soon.
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Germany
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League of Nations
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China
Japan
Belgium
Brazil
Lenine's Army to Hungary
The Polish national committee says 18 000 Bolshevik troops are marching on Hungary in a Paris Reuters report. Lenine and Bela Kun have held friendly exchanges, while Moscow cites a 48 hour Romanian reply deadline on an ultimatum to Romania.
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Reuter
Paris
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U S Flyers Die at Panama
In Panama at Miraflores Locks Major R M Clark of California and Lieutenant R G Tonkin of Atlanta were killed when a hydroairplane driven by Lieutenant J A Hitt stalled after engine trouble. The craft struck the second gate, flipped, and the three men fell into the water with Clark and Tonkin sinking.
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American prisoners pan Russia escape tale told
Five soldiers from Detroit's 339th Infantry reached London via Stockholm after six weeks en route from Moscow where they were held. They described harsh marches, scarce food, and cold conditions while detailing capture, escape plans, and a pledge to rescue remaining prisoners. An added Lisbon note reports a thwarted military revolt with arrests and expulsions.
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Antone Vanis
Chicago
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Sweden
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M. J. Arnold
Nebraska
John Ryell
Otte
Eagle Hut
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Schenke
Spain Seeks Closer Ties With France Delegation Leaves Madrid
Madrid reports a diplomacy delegation has started for Paris to arrange closer Franco Spanish relations. The May 5 dispatch notes the group aims to deepen cooperation between the two nations.
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France
Madrid
Paris
Large Hospital Damaged by Fire in Pontiac
A fire sparked by lightning swept through St James hospital in Pontiac Michigan on May 5. Fifteen patients mostly maternity cases were carried out in the rain from the four story building dating to 1907 run by the Franciscan Sisters. Loss estimated at 150000.
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St. James Hospital
Peoria
Small Loss on War Goods From Surplus Sales
Washington reports surplus war material sales since armistice totaled 158 million 381 thousand 396 dollars and 28 cents, about 90 percent of original cost. For the week ending May 25 sales reached 2 million 210 thousand 80 dollars with 1 million 245 thousand 997 dollars from horses and mules.
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Washington
War Department
Delegates Back to the Conference Meeting Wednesday
Delegates return to the conference session on Wednesday with discussions resuming. The gathering focuses on key agenda items and organizational updates for the group.
Treaty to be presented to German minister in Versailles
Paris May 5 Italian delegates return to Paris as Orlando and Sonnio plan to resume talks with the conference. Clemenceau will hand the Peace Treaty to the German Foreign Minister at Versailles Thursday afternoon. Soviet has capitulated according to Special to Evening Journal.
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Pichon
Orlando
Sonnio
Clemenceau
Versailles
Belgium Government to Sign Peace Treaty
May 5 report that the Belgium Government has decided to sign the Peace Treaty ending the conflict. The decision comes as Allied powers push for formal ratification and rapid implementation of terms.
Allies Repel Bolshevik Gunboats On Dvina Front
Archangel May 5 The Allies repulsed the first Bolshevik gunboat attack on the Dvina. An English fleet attempt to approach the river’s right bank positions held by American British and Russian forces failed.
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Dvina
Hungarian Soviet Government Capitulates Amid Romanian Advance
Paris dispatch May 5 reports the Hungarian Soviet Government capitulated with Roumanian forces crossing the TViza River and nearing Budapest within fifty miles. Berlin notes we saw greatest panic in the Hungarian capital as Romanian troops seized two thousand Hungarians.
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Matin
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Berlin
Von Hindenburg Announces Retirement From Public Life
Berlin reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg has written President Ebert to retire to private life after a transitional period and a preliminary peace, saying his task will be fulfilled and his advanced age makes continued office untenable. Ebert replies with assent and the nation’s undying thanks for his services and sacrifice.
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von Hindenburg
Ebert
Herr Ebert
Shout At German Envoys In Versailles Parade
In Versailles on May 5 a youth procession near German headquarters cheered Premier Clemenceau and carried Viva Ita France placards. The group appeared to aim for a procleremony scene rather than an anti German protest as they passed the Hotel des Reservoirs.
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Clemenceau
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